Sounds like a Murdoch journalist.

A lot of questionable assertions in that piece: In actuality, Brummell left a lot of valuables behind when he fled to France, among them were three Joe Manton shotguns. In my early days in Forumland, I thought that forum heavyweight "Manton" had taken his user name from the famous old-time gunmaker.

I think it can hardly be said that the modern suit was the invention of Brummell. While certainly Brummell had an immense influence in stressing simplicity and fit, isn't the modern suit, as we recognize it, a creation of the latter decades of the 19th century?

As long as those in power continue to wear the suit, it's here to stay.

When those who are in power abandon it, then we may see its demise...

I don't see that happening any time soon.

For certain kinds of work, suits can be useful. While I know our host has little time for the conservative look, it has its purposes. I don’t have to wear one as often as I used to, but I am mindful of its effects on certain audiences, and use it accordingly.

How do you avoid mediocrity but then also avoid bad taste?

Last edited by Bop (2015-07-01 10:01:43)

There's also laziness. Which isn't to say that it' bad. If it suits (haha) your needs, then all the better. I only get annoyed by those who use it as a moral platform.